HAMASGS2 — THE BANK OF YOKOHAMA, LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH
HAMASGS2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE BANK OF YOKOHAMA, LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH in SINGAPORE, Singapore — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
HAMASGS2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE BANK OF YOKOHAMA, LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH in SINGAPORE, Singapore. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE BANK OF YOKOHAMA, LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH |
| Country | Singapore (SG) |
| Location Code | S2 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code HAMASGS2 belong to?
The SWIFT code HAMASGS2 identifies THE BANK OF YOKOHAMA, LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH in SINGAPORE, Singapore. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code HAMASGS2 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HAMASGS2 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HAMA) represent the bank code for THE BANK OF YOKOHAMA, LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH; characters 5-6 (SG) indicate the country code for Singapore; characters 7-8 (S2) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HAMASGS2 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HAMASGS2 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'S2' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code HAMASGS2 instead of HAMASGS2?
Yes. The 8-character code HAMASGS2 represents the primary headquarters of THE BANK OF YOKOHAMA, LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH. The 11-character code HAMASGS2 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HAMASGS2 (or HAMASGS2XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to HAMASGS2?
The physical address registered for HAMASGS2 is: 5 SHENTON WAY, FLOOR 22, UC BUILDING, 068808, SINGAPORE, Singapore. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).